Viewpoints

Companies House has recently published its outline transition plan for implementing the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act...

It is easy to become cynical about business practices and the conduct of directors, especially when high profile cases such as the recent...

After much talk about forthcoming financial penalties, Companies House has now issued guidance as to how it intends to utilise its power...

On 4 September 2024, the government introduced The Water (Special Measures) Bill into Parliament. Amongst other things, the Bill will...

As those of you who have been following the progress of the implementation of ECCTA (Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023)...

The Wates Principles were developed in 2018 to meet a new legislative requirement for large private companies (those with either more...

Last month the Institute of Directors (IoD) launched a public consultation on a Voluntary Code of Conduct for Directors. The Code is...

Last week, the UK government provided an update on the implementation of the UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) framework....

The outlook for inflation may be positive, and there is hope on the horizon that interest rates will come down, but Companies House is...

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 sets out exemptions from the restriction on communicating...

There is a growing sense that regulatory requirements on businesses is burdensome, especially for small businesses. However, good news is...

Last week Stevens & Bolton sponsored the Legal Business Corporate and M&A Summit 2024 and hosted a panel on developing and implementing a...